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March 13, 2026
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My flavorful Boom Boom Shrimp Tacos are a quick recipe that’s a hit with my seafood lovers. They are so crunchy and are topped with a copycat Sheetz boom boom sauce that’s sweet and spicy. If you love crispy shrimp, you will love this boom-boom shrimp.
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Instructions
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Place all ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.
2
Prepare shrimp according to package directions.
3
In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix and Boom Boom sauce.
4
Warm taco shells by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving on high for 30 seconds.
5
Place ¼ cup of coleslaw mixture on each taco shell.
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Drizzle with Boom Boom sauce.
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Top with avocado slices and cooked shrimp.
8
Drizzle with more Boom Boom Sauce.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Master the Boom Boom Sauce Balance 🎯Mix your sauce (sriracha, sweet chili, ketchup, mayo) in a 1:1:0.5:2 ratio by weight, then taste and adjust—the sweetness should slightly overpower the heat for authentic flavor.
- Crisp Shrimp Without Sogginess 🍤Pat frozen breaded shrimp completely dry before frying and use oil heated to exactly 350°F; this prevents moisture from creating steam and compromising the breading's crunch.
- Warm Your Taco Shells Properly 🌮Toast flour shells directly over a gas flame for 5-10 seconds per side or wrap in foil and warm in a 350°F oven for 2 minutes to make them pliable without drying out.
- Prep Coleslaw at the Right Time ⏰Dress the Asian coleslaw mix with the boom boom sauce no more than 10 minutes before serving to maintain its crunch; early dressing will make it soggy.
- Layer Your Taco Components Strategically 📐Build tacos in this order: warm shell, avocado slice (acts as barrier), coleslaw, crispy shrimp, then drizzle of extra boom boom sauce to prevent sogginess and maximize flavor impact.
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Low Sugar
Low Carb
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